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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,645.62, 271,638.08 and 154,161.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,645.62, 271,638.08 and 154,161.48 is: 212,952.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,645.62 : 271,638.08 = 154,161.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,645.62/271,638.08 = 154,161.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,645.62x = 271,638.08 × 154,161.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,645.62x = 41,876,129,515.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,876,129,515.97/196,645.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,952.26

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